Life is full of twists and turns. After growing up, Spike and Sweetie Belle become roommates for college. They have always been friends, but, with all these changes happening around them, is it possible they could actually be... something more?
It's Hearth's Warming, and Spike has a very special gift for Flurry Heart this year. However, some grumpy pony shows up and says he wants to ruin the holiday! Can Spike and his friends stop this pony and save Flurry Heart's Hearth's Warming?
Moons after their fallout and guilt, Princess Celestia jumps through the portal and finds Sunset Shimmer! Or does she? The girl she finds certainly looks like Sunset, but the girl claims to be just a simple musician who doesn't know Celestia at all.
With everypony else unavailable, Spike volunteers to babysit Flurry Heart for the day. Things go well, but then Sweetie Belle comes and shakes things up by deciding to help, too. The day goes on, and they spend it like their own, little family.
Sunset Shimmer finally crosses the portal to Equestria to visit her friend, Princess Twilight Sparkle. Twilight is very excited to show Sunset around town.
After the stress of being a ruler and now teacher is becoming a bit overwhelming, Princess Twilight is offered a one-on-one holiday with Sunset Shimmer.
When Sweetie Belle begins to feel very self-conscious about her looks, Spike decides to sit her down and ask what she sees. Note: While this story is a sequel, it's also a one-shot by nature. Reading its prequel is not necessary.
It's the holiday season, and it's time to exchange gifts. When Sweetie Belle is arranged to give a present to a certain dragon, perhaps it's time she finally acted on her clandestine feelings.